Image cut from Kat Patterson’s Zodiac Art serie. The Ascendant or Rising sign is how is named the sign that is appearing on the eastern horizon during the time of birth of an individual. Having a Cancer Ascendant means that during your birth, the sign of Cancer was rising from above the ground, the same way that the Sun rises. People who have Cancer as their rising sign, have the Moon as their overall chart ruler. Our Rising Sign is a very important astrological parameter, even though many theories are proposed by different astrologers and astrological systems. Still, most agree that the Ascendant defines our body and physical characteristics, also playing a strong role in the development of our character. This is quite natural, as the 1st house (the Ascendant…

When a person has his natal Mercury in Cancer, the sign will grant a big part of its attributes to everything that Mercury represents in his chart. As Mercury is generally governing our intellect and communication, Cancer energy will make the native’s expression quite emotional. It will also grant him a strong intuition, yet also make him rather moody and easily hurt by words. Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac, and has the Moon as its ruling celestial body. Cancer is also the natural ruler of the fourth house, which rules our roots, home, family and childhood. This makes Cancer Mercury people concentrate a lot on their memories, keeping them cautiously in their heart and adoring reproducing them as stories. Many times, such memories will also bring sweet…

When a person has his natal Moon in Cancer, it is considered in domicile as the Moon is the natural ruler of the sign. There is no better placement for our Earth’s satellite in a natal chart, as its potency reaches the highest level. Of course, this can be a double-edged knife, as it may appear quite difficult to tame such a powerful Moon. When located in Cancer, the Moon is difficult to control. Traditionally connected with the sea and everything liquid, Cancer is a feminine sign – and having the Moon in it will furthermore empower its feminine energy. The Moons swims wonderfully in the Cancerian spiritual waters and opens the gates to the outer realms. Of course, it also grants all the typical characteristics that a person should…

When a person has his natal Sun in Cancer, it means that he belongs to the zodiac sign of Cancer. Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac and the Moon as its ruling celestial body. The period of Cancer starts on the 22nd of June and lasts until the 22nd of July. Slight differences in the exact hours can occur because we should not forget that every fourth year has one day more than the others. The Sun is the brightest object in the sky, the life-giving star of our Solar System, and also the most important celestial body in astrology. Also called Sol, the Sun is impersonated by the ancient Greek goddess Helios. Life on earth is literally empowered by the Sun’s energy, with it having an effect…

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The Astro Codex was created by Xaos and Ordo with the ambition to provide some detailed information regarding placements and aspects in Astrology, that potentially interested people could use to interpret their own natal chart.